Clark Haaland

“God whispers: “I made you, dear, and all I make is perfect. Please come close, for I desire you.”

- Teresa of Avila, Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun of the 1500s

The most assuring thing about life is that we can change, that things can change, that they are always changing. The most maddening is that despite living in a universe that is one constant transmutation of energy and matter, despite living in bodies and minds whose cells and ideas are constantly being replaced, we so vehemently resist change, too

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because of their propensity to hop domains, generalists tend to possess a wide set of shallow skills. But measuring them against their rudimentary coding abilities or their working knowledge of French baking technique misses their true advantage: the ability to adapt to new situations, and the desire to do so.

here are 3 things I am focused on to break out of the sea of sameness: ➡️ Focus on connections over virality I used to care of impressions, now I care about downstream metrics likePlatforms reward copy+paste guru content and divisive takes. I'll take smaller impressions for deeper impact. ➡️ Use the T-H-I-S content plan Teach them. Help them.... See more

1 Question For You

The common narrative is that kids learn faster than adults, but if you watch any toddler they spend a large portion of the day attempting things that are on the edge of their ability.

How much time have you spent on the edge of your ability today?